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I came across this picture on the internet and it instantly grabbed my attention. For as long as I can remember I have liked to read books, all kinds of them; whether fantasy, non-fiction, fiction, crime mystery, new age. The book genres could go on and on, but that’s not the point. To me, and … Continue reading →

My mentor Stephanie shared with me an old quote that I long forgotten. I’ve taken the liberty to copy and paste it for you: “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be … Continue reading →

Who doesn’t loves going home for the holidays? It’s that time of year where magic is in the air. The food smells a little better, the snow looks a little whiter — even the grouchy people act a little more cheery. It’s also that time of year when school weary college kids want nothing more … Continue reading →

Project Béisbol is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering donated baseball and softball supplies to children in underprivileged communities in Latin America. The Project works with coaches and community leaders in South Florida to carry out this mission, taking appropriate measures to ensure the credibility of recipient baseball and softball programs and the intended use … Continue reading →

“It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.” ― Dalai Lama XIV Personification of Selflessness If you want to imagine a person that personifies selflessness and giving back, look no further than to one of my best friends: Lincoln Liburd — Executive Director of VI Scholars, … Continue reading →

‘You, Unscripted’ was a national advertisement campaign rolled out by the U.S.V.I’s Department of Tourism back in 2010. I know this may seem a bit late, but when I finally saw it, I was head-over-heels. This campaign was nothing short of brilliant. It features a new creative direction from the Department by integrating a new Mocko Jumbie logo … Continue reading →

I found out that the U.S. Virgin Island’s Department of Tourism created an application for your smartphone. And it’s pretty cool! I’ve been playing it for no more than ten minutes and I am already blown away by how simple and interactive it is! You can easily navigate between all three of the islands and do … Continue reading →

I take my hot sauces seriously. Forget what you know about hot sauce — Tabasco, Frank’s RedHot, whatever. These are generic, bland and boring. I’m going to kick it up a notch, bring on the heat, and give you my top Caribbean hot sauces. Tabasco (last resort ONLY) As far as generic, boring hot sauces go Tabasco is the best of … Continue reading →

I like to think myself as an expert on beaches; I practically lived on them during my childhood. A beach bum like myself would tell you that being on a beach is quiet unlike anything else in the world. If you’ve been on a beach, even just once, you appreciate what I’m saying. Necessities that … Continue reading →

Living in paradise is a lot like living in a snow globe: it’s pretty to look at, but after a while it becomes claustrophobic. Rock fever (also called island fever) — Look it up, it’s real. I suffered from it. No, it isn’t the medical disease, nor is it the rock band. Urban dictionary does … Continue reading →